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Nutty Senegalese Yassa Tofu with Lime and Chili

Name: Nutty Senegalese Yassa Tofu with Lime and Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 400g firm tofu, cut into cubes; 2 limes, juiced and zested; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons chili flakes; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 100g roasted peanuts, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 250ml vegetable stock; 1 red pepper, sliced; 1 green pepper, sliced; 2 medium carrots, julienned; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; Salt, to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Sliced chili, optional for extra heat

A vibrant plant-based twist on the classic Senegalese Yassa, this dish infuses marinated tofu with the bold flavors of lime, chili, and peanuts.

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·By Troy·February 6, 2026

Nutty Senegalese Yassa Tofu with Lime and Chili

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Tofu Marinade

For the Peanut Sauce

For the Yassa Base

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 430 kcal
Protein: 20.8 g
Carbs: 24.6 g
Fat: 31.4 g
Fiber: 6.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1719 kcal
Protein: 83.3 g
Carbs: 98.5 g
Fat: 125.4 g
Fiber: 27 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
400g firm tofu cut into cubes	520	48	16	32	4
2 limes juiced and zested	20	0.5	7	0.1	1.5
3 tablespoons soy sauce	30	3	3	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
2 teaspoons chili flakes	12	0.6	2	0.6	1
1 teaspoon ground black pepper	6	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.7
100g roasted peanuts finely chopped	567	25	16	49	8
1 tablespoon peanut oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 medium onion finely chopped	45	1	11	0.1	2
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.2
1 teaspoon smoked paprika	6	0.3	1.4	0.3	0.8
250ml vegetable stock	5	0.5	1	0	0
1 red pepper sliced	37	1.2	7	0.4	2.5
1 green pepper sliced	33	1	6	0.3	2.5
2 medium carrots julienned	50	1.3	12	0.3	3.6
1 tablespoon white vinegar	3	0	0.1	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh cilantro chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Sliced chili optional for extra heat	7	0.3	1.5	0.1	0.9

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Tofu

1
Mix Marinade
In a bowl, mix lime juice and zest, soy sauce, olive oil, chili flakes, and black pepper.
2
Coat Tofu
Add tofu cubes to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly.
3
Marinate
Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Preparing the Peanut Sauce

1
Heat Oil
Heat peanut oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
Tip: Avoid burning the garlic as it turns bitter! For creamier sauce, blend the peanuts after sautéing.
3
Stir in Peanuts and Spices
Stir in chopped peanuts, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for another minute.

How to Make Nutty Senegalese Yassa Tofu with Lime and Chili

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Tofu
Brown the marinated tofu cubes in a hot pan until golden on all sides.
2
Cooking the Yassa Base
In the same pan, add peppers and carrots, stir fry until slightly tender.
3
Combining Everything
Return tofu to the pan, add peanut sauce, and mix with vegetables.

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Preparation

Marinating the Tofu

Mix Marinade

Coat Tofu

Marinate

Preparing the Peanut Sauce

Heat Oil

Sauté Aromatics

Stir in Peanuts and Spices

How to Make Nutty Senegalese Yassa Tofu with Lime and Chili

Cooking the Tofu

Cooking the Yassa Base

Combining Everything

Chef's Tips

Frequently asked questions

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